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Rocky Mountaineer Passage to the Peaks

Westbound – Banff | Kamloops | Jasper

Eastbound – Jasper | Kamloops | Banff

Passage to the Peaks is a brand-new and exclusive route, available for a limited time during June and July 2026. Connecting the iconic mountain towns of Banff and Jasper with an overnight stay in Kamloops, this two-day rail journey is the only Rocky Mountaineer train journey that travels entirely within the Rockies, never venturing to Vancouver or the Pacific Coast. Highlights along the way include Mount Robson, Pyramid Falls, Yellowhead Pass,

and the famous Spiral Tunnels, all enjoyed from the comfort of signature glass-domed coaches as glacial lakes, towering mountain passes, and dense evergreen forests roll past.

Westbound

DAY 1 – Banff to Kamloops

Departing early in the morning, begin your Passage to the Peaks journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from the mountain resort town of Banff, heading west towards Kamloops in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. Your journey takes you through ever-changing scenery as you travel between the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, over mountain passes and through remarkable tunnels, along rocky lakeshores and across the ranchlands of the Interior. Today's highlights include the Continental Divide, the Spiral Tunnels, Kicking Horse Canyon, Rogers Pass and Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven. You will arrive in Kamloops in the evening. Overnight in Kamloops.

DAY 2 – Kamloops to Jasper

Early in the morning, your Passage to the Peaks rail journey continues north and east, back into the mighty Canadian Rockies and the province of Alberta. This Banff to Jasper train route saves some of its most breathtaking scenery for last, as you follow the banks of the North Thompson River through the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains, climbing ever nearer to the high peaks of the Continental Divide. Today's highlights include Mount Robson, at 3,954 metres (12,972 feet) the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, followed by Pyramid Falls and the climb over the Yellowhead Pass into Jasper National Park. Your rail journey ends this evening on arrival in the resort town of Jasper.

Passage to the Peaks Highlights

  • Mount Rundle
  • Castle Mountain
  • Pyramid Falls
  • Mount Robson

Eastbound

DAY 1 – Jasper to Kamloops

Departing early in the morning, begin your Passage to the Peaks journey onboard the Rocky Mountaineer from Jasper in the Canadian Rockies, heading west and south towards Kamloops in the heart of the British Columbia Interior. As you travel, you will be surrounded by the dramatic scenery of the Continental Divide and the sweeping river valleys of the Monashee and Cariboo Mountains. Today's highlights include the climb over the Yellowhead Pass, Pyramid Falls, Mount Robson, and the journey along the North Thompson River as you approach Kamloops in the evening. Overnight in Kamloops.

DAY 2 – Kamloops to Banff

Early in the morning, your Passage to the Peaks rail journey continues eastward into the mighty Canadian Rockies and back to the province of Alberta. This Jasper to Banff train route saves some of its most iconic scenery for last, as you travel across ranchlands, along rocky lakeshores, over high mountain passes and through the remarkable tunnels that form part of the rich rail history of the Canadian Rockies. Today's highlights include Craigellachie, where the last spike of the Canadian Pacific Railway was driven, the climb over Rogers Pass, Kicking Horse Canyon, the Spiral Tunnels and the iconic glaciers and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your rail journey ends this evening in the resort town of Banff.

Looking for more inspiration to help you decide the best route for you? Read our detailed comparison of all three Rocky Mountaineer routes here.

GoldLeaf and SilverLeaf Service Levels Explained

GoldLeaf Service includes

  • Custom-designed bi-level dome lets you sit up top and dine below
  • Fully domed windows with panoramic views
  • Exclusive outdoor viewing platform
  • Pre-assigned seating in comfortable, reclining chairs
  • Gourmet a la carte meals served in private dining room
  • Complimentary gourmet snacks throughout the journey
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, complimentary throughout the journey

SilverLeaf Service includes

  • Custom-designed single-level glass-dome coach
  • Oversized dome windows
  • Delicious hot entrée options plated to your preference. Served seat side.
  • Reclining, comfortable pre-assigned seating  Attended by two hosts, plus one culinary team member
  • Alcoholic & Non-Alcoholic Beverages Complimentary throughout journey
  • Gourmet Snacks Complimentary throughout journey
  • Outdoor viewing between coaches
  • Full storytelling by onboard hosts 

Make your Rocky Mountaineer journey even more special and upgrade to GoldLeaf Service from only £359pp.

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